Study of the annual variation in the incidence of typhoons to identify the effect of environmental disaster on economic and health outcomes in Filipino households.
Paper looking at how after Hurricane Katrina “the neighborhood surrounding the Mary Queen of Vietnam Catholic Church was showing clear signs of recovery†in contrast to the slow pace of recovery in other areas.
'This paper analyses the socio-economic effects of hurricane Mitch using a gender approach and proposes new analysis indicators for crisis situations that may better reflect women’s disadvantageous position relative to men.'
A study describing 'the experiences of children and their families in the days and weeks following the storm, discusses what was done on behalf of children to reduce their vulnerability, and illustrates various things that children did for themselves'.
Broad set of evaluations conducted by ECHO including ones focused on disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and recovery.
An ad taken out by homeless victims of Hurricane Katrina in the New York Timeto “[plead] with Congress to pay for stronger levees.†[New York Times, 12/13/05]
Information on post-Katrina disaster housing assistance in relation to affordable housing tax credit programs around the U.S.
Article on the risks posed for those living trailers as temporary housing after Hurricane Katrina.
FAQ from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis looking at the ways in which disasters affect GDP in the U.S.
Lessons drawn from a conference on disaster mitigation and preparedness hosted by Christian Aid hosted in Orissa in 2000 on the first anniversary of the supercyclone and from the experience in Gujarat as well.
